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  1. chdot
    Admin

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    This Sunday (13th May) the Falcons welcome Sheffield to Redbraes for what is sure to be a bumper packed afternoon of Cycle Speedway Racing.  Four matches will be on offer with the action starting at 1pm.  The Falcons 1st team will take on the Sheffield Stars in a crucial Northern League fixture.  The Falcons 2nd team will have two matches, one against the Sheffield Phantoms and another against the Sheffield Rockets.  There will also be a Falcons v Sheffield Junior match.

     

    Full Details –

    Edinburgh v Sheffield

    Redbraes Park

    1pm Tapes Up

    Refreshments on offer

    Admission free
     
    Tommy Lee

    Edinburgh Cycle Speedway Club

    http://www.edinburghfalcons.co.uk

    "

    Posted 11 years ago #
  2. Bhachgen
    Member

    Until recently I lived very close to Redbraes and loved watching the speedway on the occasions I managed to get along there. If you are the type of person that enjoys watching sport you can't fail to enjoy watching cycle speedway. Hard-fought, frantic, high speed, up-close action; lots of tumbles, bumps and bruises. These guys are impressive athletes and master tacticians. Almost all of the matches there are Scotland v England affairs if that aspect floats your boat. Even if you don't have the whole afternoon to spare drop in for half an hour or so and check it out. Nothing better on a sunny day than taking a break from a ride and sitting on the grass bank for a bit watching the racing.

    Posted 11 years ago #
  3. And you might get to see someone break their arm... ;)

    Full-on contact sport, great for photo ops as well. It's been too long since I've been down. But I'll always carry my scars of participation!

    Posted 11 years ago #
  4. chdot
    Admin

    TODAY

    Might be a bit blustery.

    Posted 11 years ago #
  5. chdot
    Admin

    "
    The Falcons faced Sheffield today (13th May) in a full days racing programme at Redbraes Park.

    In very blustery conditions the Falcons 2nd team started proceedings and faced up to the first of the Sheffield 2nd teams (The Rockets) in the Northern Combination League.   The Falcons running out comfortable winners by 98 points to 52.

    The 2nd match of the day, and the days main event, witnessed a very competitive Northern League fixture between the Falcons and Sheffield first teams.  After a first heat advantage to the home side after a starting infringement from Sheffield’s Louis German, the Falcons built a steady lead throughout the whole 18 heats to win by 92 points to 83.  The stand out for Sheffield was Aiden Owen who had good support from Liam Webster and Kyle Holland.  For Edinburgh Mikey Hewitson raced unbeaten in the four races he finished with his other being an exclusion whilst up against Aiden Owen.  Craig Newsome also raced to three victories as he collected 18 points and a bonus.

    Next up was a junior challenge which was run over a six heat format with three riders in each team.  Again another victory for the Falcons winning by 37 points to 23.

    As weather conditions deteriorated the last fixture of the day had the Falcons 2nd team facing up to the other Sheffield 2nd team (The Phantoms) and four victories from four were secured as the home side again raced to victory by 85 points to 64.

     

    Photos can be found here courtesy of Deek Lee-

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/57243403@N00/

    The photo link contains the full score sheets from today.

     

    Match 1, Edinburgh 98, Sheffield Rockets 52 (2nd Team Northern League)

    Match 2, Edinburgh 92, Sheffield 83  (1st Team Northern League)

    Match 3, Edinburgh 37, Sheffield 23 (Junior Challenge)

    Match 4, Edinburgh 85, Sheffield Phantoms 64 (2nd Team Northern League)

     

    Tommy Lee

    Edinburgh Cycle Speedway Club

    http://www.edinburghfalcons.co.uk

    "

    Posted 11 years ago #
  6. chdot
    Admin

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    On Sunday, The Falcons host the annual Northern Knockout Cup at Redbraes Park. With the top riders from each team racing in the 4 team tournament format, including the current British Champion Andy Angell, it should prove to be a great showpiece for the sport.

    Tapes up at 12pm

    Come along for a great day out. Admission FREE and refreshments available

    "

    http://www.edinburghfalcons.co.uk

    Posted 10 years ago #
  7. chdot
    Admin

    Posted 10 years ago #
  8. chdot
    Admin

    Date/Time Su 14/07/2013 14:00

    Home or Away H
    Competition Northern League
    Opponent Heckmondwike
    Home Track Postcode
    (Edinburgh) EH7 4LL

    http://www.edinburghfalcons.co.uk

    Posted 10 years ago #
  9. chdot
    Admin

  10. chdot
    Admin

    Today 2:00 at Redbraes.

    http://www.edinburghfalcons.co.uk

    Posted 9 years ago #

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